APP - Clinical Nurse Specialist - Surgical Specialty

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Full Time Nursing Job Description Position Title:

APP•Clinical Nurse Specialist•

Surgical Specialty Department:

Advance Practice Provider Surgery Job Description:

General Description:

Under limited direction, the Clinical Specialist is a hospital based, service specific position.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. Performs as the clinical expert in evidence-based practice within specific patient population. Responsible for designing, implementing and evaluating patient specific and population-based programs of care for assigned patient population. Develops and implements innovative alternative solutions that address system problems or patient care issues in collaboration with the services interdisciplinary team. Supports and/or conducts nursing research to further find the body of evidence-based nursing practice. Provides leadership in advancing the practice of nursing. Serves as a change agent through individual and team coaching and participation in committees, task forces, and projects system-wide.

General Responsibilities:

Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Masters of Nursing from an approved school of nursing

Experience:

Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse, preferably in the area of specialization or education License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s)

Required:

Current License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse•Clinical Nurse Specialist . Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of advanced clinical theory and nursing practice standards. Knowledge of research procedures. Knowledge of process improvement techniques and tools. Knowledge of teaching methods and learner objectives. Good communication skills. Computer literate. Current OU Health Employees•Please click HERE to login. OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including

PTO, 401

(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family. Email me jobs like this About OU Health Oklahoma's Employer of Choice Relentlessly Pursuing Excellence OU Health is on a journey to become Oklahoma's Employer of Choice for top talent by valuing the wellbeing and career journey of all team members through an inclusive culture of belonging, development, innovation and excellence. Whether you're a nurse , physician , student or many other roles at OU Health , you have the opportunity to be a part of something greater than yourself and inspire hope through curiosity. Investing in Your Career OU Health offers robust training and development opportunities to invest in your growth and prepare you for an exciting career journey . Next Generation Workforce Comprehensive Onboarding Model Tuition Reimbursement Career Ladders Leadership Development Academies Educational Advancement and Support You Belong Here We recognize the value of investing in the growth and development of our employees. This starts with our comprehensive Total Rewards package and is continued with career growth and development opportunities that are designed to support our employees (personally and professionally). By prioritizing employees' health, wealth, wellbeing, recognition and career development, we've fostered a culture of belonging and inclusion that is meaningful for all five generations of our workforce. Company Profile